How the United States Beat the Variants, for Now
Emily Martin featured in the New York Times
The country has managed to avoid a variant-fueled spike in coronavirus cases. Scientists say we were lucky.
Epidemiology
COVID-19 Vaccine: Understanding Herd Immunity, Vaccine Hesitancy
Q&A with Abram L. Wagner
Since the beginning of the pandemic, herd immunity has been portrayed as the holy grail to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. Abram Wagner, research assistant professor of Epidemiology, explains why reaching herd immunity might not be as simple as we thought, and what vaccine hesitancy and availability have to do with it.
Examining Genetic Influences on Menopause Symptoms
New research from Wei Zhao
Certain genetic factors predictive of reproductive aging are also associated with menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, according to a University of Michigan-led study published in Menopause: The Journal of The North American Menopause Society.
Michigan Coronavirus Dashboard to Include Disparities, Vaccination Data
Soon, Michigan residents will be able to search the number of coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths by race, ethnicity, age and gender as University of Michigan experts expand the capabilities of the statewide coronavirus MI Safe Start dashboard.
Frequent Seasonal Coronavirus Reinfections Hint at Possibility of Endemic COVID-19
New research from Joshua Petrie
Reinfections of seasonal coronaviruses are frequent, according to new research that suggests that the coronavirus behind the current pandemic could also produce reinfections.
Vaccine Hesitancy and COVID-19
Q&A with Abram Wagner and Trina R. Shanks
With several vaccines approved and more people receiving them, our eyes now turn to vaccine acceptance. Vaccines give us the ability to prevent severe disease and reduce transmission. What questions do people have about the vaccines and the systems administering them?